2024 AGENDA

Experience the thriving entrepreneurial community.

Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is one of the longest standing and largest angel conferences in the Pacific Northwest.

Bend Venture Conference (BVC) takes place in beautiful downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. After more than two decades, BVC stands as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed this small timber community into a mecca for startups. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, participate in multiple networking activities and listen to inspiring presenters from across the United States.

Staff outside the Tower Theatre

Thursday
October 17, 2024

Morning seminars at Tetherow Resort  followed by a kickoff celebration and afternoon pitches at the historic Tower Theatre and returning to Tetherow Resort for an evening networking reception.

10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Pre-Conference Seminars at Tetherow Resort

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Programming and Startup Pitches at Tower Theatre

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
BVC Networking Reception at Tetherow Resort

Note: The agenda is still being finalized and times may be adjusted.

Friday
October 18, 2024

Meet us at the Oxford Hotel for the BVC Boozy Breakfast then walk over to the historic Tower Theatre for presentations. Throughout the day, networking opportunities will be offered at various locations around Downtown Bend and return to the Oxford Hotel for the Winner’s Ceremony.

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
BVC Boozy Breakfast at Oxford Hotel

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Programming and Startup Pitches at Tower Theatre

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Dine Around Lunch

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Programming and Startup Pitches at Tower Theatre

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Winner’s Ceremony at Oxford Hotel

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2023 Speaker Lineup